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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £276

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£580

One-way from

£276

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£592
3/3-10/3
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 January 2026.

Tue 3/312:45
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/307:45
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£580
Thu 29/112:45
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/215:30
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£581
Mon 8/612:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 12/612:10
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop25h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 17/1£610
Mon 2/306:05
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:30
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£638
Thu 19/307:45
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/309:20
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£657
Fri 24/412:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/520:00
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£713
Sat 14/212:05
EDI
-
SHA
3 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/314:05
SHA
-
EDI
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£734
Sun 15/217:25
EDI
-
SHA
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/314:05
SHA
-
EDI
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£790

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

12:45-17:55

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

07:45-22:45

2 stops23h 00m

£580

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

12:45-16:05

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/2

15:30-12:00

2 stops28h 30m

£581

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/6

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£610

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

07:45-09:35

2 stops17h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/3

09:20-22:10

2 stops20h 50m

£657

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-10:30

2 stops21h 30m

£713

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/2

12:05-16:35

3 stops44h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

14:05-13:35

3 stops31h 30m

£734

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/2

17:25-11:55

3 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

14:05-13:35

3 stops31h 30m

£790

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/2

12:05-11:10

3 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

14:05-13:35

3 stops31h 30m

£798

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

06:05-11:25

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

21:30-12:00

2 stops22h 30m

£799

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/2

16:10-12:20

2 stops36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/3

22:30-09:10

2 stops42h 40m

£956

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £407). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £730). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 18 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,441 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,195 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 5 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Hainan Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 5593 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at £438, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Eastern and Hainan Airlines. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £407). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £730). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£438Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£449Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£482Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£502Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£606Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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